Plowshares Community Farm
Longmont, CO · about 20 mi from Denver
At a glance
- Address
- 040 Oxford Rd, Longmont, CO 80503
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (720) 259-1954
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Denver, about 20 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Boulder County, CO
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 2 mi
- Playground 2.1 mi
- Picnic area 3.7 mi
- Gas station Shell 3.3 mi
- EV charger ChargePoint 3.1 mi
- 29 places to eat within 5 mi The Greenbriar Inn, Aperitivo, Ampersand Coffee Roasters
Farmers markets nearby
- The Community Market at Naropa Boulder · 7.3 mi
- Boulder County Farmers' Market Boulder · 7.4 mi
- Lyons Outdoor Market Lyons · 7.8 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- 63rd St. Farm 2.4 mi
- Kilt Farm 3.4 mi
- Off Beet Farm 5.2 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 54°F, lows around 24°F, about 0.8 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 7
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 5
- ☀️ Frost-free season151 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Longmont 2 Ese, CO station (8.8 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Farm visitsMost open spring to fall
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: Boulder County
Boulder County had 826 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 131 sold food straight to the public and 29 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Plowshares Community Farm
Is Plowshares Community Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (720) 259-1954 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Plowshares Community Farm?
Farm visits typically run spring to fall in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Plowshares Community Farm?
The listing gives the address as 040 Oxford Rd, Longmont, CO 80503. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Plowshares Community Farm?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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